Philip Teresi

The Wall Street Journal reports that one of the few issues currently uniting Americans across the political spectrum is opposition to Flock Safety's AI-powered license plate reader cameras. What began as scattered local complaints has grown into a nationwide backlash involving both conservatives and progressives.   Please Like, Comment and Follow 'Philip Teresi on KMJ' on all platforms: ...

The ABC30 report highlights how higher fuel prices are affecting both everyday drivers and local charitable organizations throughout Fresno and the broader Central Valley.  According to Police Chief Mindy Casto, the department has expanded staffing in the Tower District since around 2024 because of concerns about late-night crowds and what she described as the "volatility of the crowd" after...

The University of California Board of Regents has begun its first major public discussion about whether to restore standardized testing in admissions, as new data show declining performance in introductory math courses while other measures of student success remain relatively strong.  Day 1 of Year 8 of Philip Teresi on KMJ's Afternoon Drive.  Please Like, Comment and Follow 'Philip Tere...

The California Legislature and Gov. Gavin Newsom have enacted a new law requiring advertisers to clearly tell consumers when advertisements prominently feature AI-generated performers rather than real people. The law, SB 1050, takes effect on January 1, 2027. Christian Bale, his wife Sandra "Sibi" Blazic, and their nonprofit team spent nearly two decades working to create a unique foster-care comm...

A new investigation by WIRED examines whether Flock Safety, the company behind one of America's fastest-growing networks of automated license-plate-reader cameras, still manufactures its hardware in the United States as prominently as it once claimed. The article concludes that the answer is increasingly unclear because the company now provides much less information about where its cameras are ass...

In-N-Out Burger says its restaurant store managers now earn an average salary of more than $200,000 annually, making them some of the highest-paid managers in the fast-food industry.  In this essay, entrepreneur and investor Nick Hanauer argues that the best way to preserve capitalism is not to abandon markets, but to rethink how they work. He promotes a framework called"Market Humanism," whi...

Donald Trump said the Kennedy Center could ultimately be "ripped down" if his administration is not recognized for helping renovate and financially support the institution. The comments came after a judge blocked efforts to place Trump's name on the facility and amid a broader legal battle over renovations, closure plans, and the center's future. A federal judge has since ordered 30 days' advance...

The Dome Fire in Yosemite National Park grew rapidly to 1,177 acres with 0% containment as of Sept. 16, 2026. The fire is burning north of Chilnualna Falls, has forced trail closures, and remains under investigation.  Gov. Gavin Newsom has signed a new law that will allow certain elderly Californians to obtain a permanent exemption from jury duty instead of repeatedly requesting excuses every...

The Guardian argues that no degree can be guaranteed to be AI-resistant over an entire career. However, fields involving research, engineering, healthcare, creativity, and direct human interaction appear likely to remain more resilient because they depend on qualities AI still struggles to replicate: original thinking, judgment, accountability, empathy, and real-world interpersonal relationships.&...

The race for Fresno City Council District 1 is becoming one of the city's most competitive contests, with both candidates reporting strong fundraising in August. Naindeep Singh substantially outraised Rob Fuentes, but both campaigns brought in significant financial support heading into the November election.  A voter survey sent to residents in Fresno's City Council District 7 is drawing crit...

Tiffany Apodaca, COO, Marjaree Mason Center talks with Philip Teresi on the Afternoon Drive. Apodaca explains that Fresno County's leading domestic-violence support agency reports a 33% increase in clients served, nearly 900 hotline calls per month, higher walk-in traffic, and growing support-group participation.  https://mmcenter.org/partner-with-us/donate   Please Like, Comment and Fol...

The article reports that European Union leaders have proposed making Canada the EU's first-ever associate member. The new status does not yet exist and would need to be defined, but it could create a deep partnership spanning trade, defense, technology, energy, Arctic policy, and economic security.  The investigation of Eugene Horsch's Philadelphia home has now been connected to five missing...

The legislation still needs to clear the Senate and president's desk but would ensure emergency communications can reach Americans in more remote communities, like rural, older and tribal populations.  Kendra Weber, a Kings County Superior Court judge, has been charged with misdemeanor vehicular manslaughter without gross negligence for the death of bicyclist Bryan Leroy Garcia in a September...

Philip takes a look at a new investigation by the California High-Speed Rail Office of the Inspector General found that the Rail Authority improperly reimbursed consultants for roughly $600,000 in questionable travel expenses, including luxury flights and trips to gyms and entertainment venues. The report concluded that oversight failures, poor documentation, and noncompliance with state rules all...

The Dome Fire is an active wildfire burning in southern Yosemite National Park near Wawona Dome and Chilnualna Falls.  The family of Charlie Kirk, co-founder of Turning Point USA, has filed a formal notice of claim alleging that a series of security failures by Utah Valley University (UVU) contributed to his assassination during a campus event in September 2025. The filing preserves the famil...

Rep. Thomas Massie (R-Ky.) has introduced eight articles of impeachment against Pete Hegseth, marking the first major effort by a Republican member of Congress to remove a Cabinet official from President Donald Trump's administration.  The proposal has become one of Hilton's signature campaign promises as he seeks to distinguish himself from Democratic rivals, including Xavier Becerra. Suppor...

Philip and Major Slatic take a look at a report that says researchers are increasingly examining a Reverse Flynn Effect, in which younger generations, including Gen Z, may be experiencing declines in certain cognitive abilities compared with earlier generations. The article points to educational performance data and expert testimony suggesting that technology use, especially excessive screen expos...

404 Media reports that a campaign has sought to characterize opposition to Flock Safety's camera network as Chinese-influenced propaganda. Critics reject that characterization, arguing that resistance to Flock stems from genuine concerns about privacy, mass surveillance, and the lack of meaningful oversight of powerful vehicle-tracking technology. The dispute reflects the broader national debate o...

Internal union investigations found evidence that Dave Regan, the labor leader behind California's billionaire tax campaign, used threats and intimidation while seeking support for Proposition 40. Regan denies the allegations and claims he is being targeted because of his advocacy for the measure. The controversy adds another layer of conflict to an already bitter battle over one of California's h...

Former Newsom chief of staff Dana Williamson, who pleaded guilty to fraud, tax, and false-statement charges in a major political corruption case, is seeking to postpone her Sept. 17 sentencing after undergoing surgery. Because the court filings have been sealed for medical privacy reasons, the exact nature of the health issue remains unknown.  A federal investigation involving Gavin Newsom is...

A memorial statue honoring late conservative activist Charlie Kirk was vandalized with red spray paint just days after it was unveiled outside the headquarters of Turning Point USA (TPUSA) in the Phoenix area. Police are investigating the incident.  The Fox News article centers on juror Paula Devlin's statement that members of the jury viewed the Lindsay Clancy trial as an opportunity to help...

Federal authorities have arrested a California man accused of orchestrating a scheme in which homeless individuals on Los Angeles' Skid Row were allegedly paid to sign ballot petitions using the stolen identities of registered voters. Callers check in with their experiences with homeless programs.  Please Like, Comment and Follow 'Philip Teresi on KMJ' on all platforms: ---    ...

Gavin Newsom Newsom tells Jake Tapper his intentions for 2028 if Kamala Harris decides to run for the Presidency. Please Like, Comment and Follow 'Philip Teresi on KMJ' on all platforms: ---     Philip Teresi on KMJ is available on the KMJNOW app, Apple Podcasts, Spotify , YouTube or wherever else you listen to podcasts.  -- Philip Teresi on KMJ Weekdays 2-6 PM Pacific on News/...

An entire high school football team in Southern California has been suspended for one week and will be forced to forfeit its next game after school officials determined players engaged in unsportsmanlike conduct following a rivalry victory.  Jeffrey Pribble, the head football coach and a PE teacher at Tracy High School, was arrested after students allegedly found a cellphone recording inside...

A defamation lawsuit involving Fresno Unified School District Trustee Keshia Thomas and former Bullard High School football coach Don Arax is moving toward a jury trial after mediation efforts failed to produce a settlement.   Please Like, Comment and Follow 'Philip Teresi on KMJ' on all platforms: ---     Philip Teresi on KMJ is available on the KMJNOW app, Apple Podcasts, Spo...